Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is the surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.

The specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery is unique in requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry, combined with surgical training both in general surgery and oral & maxillofacial surgery. It is a recognised international specialty which within Europe is defined under the medical directives.

The scope of the specialty is extensive and diverse. It includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, treatment of impacted wisdom teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws, placement of dental implants and bone grafting to the facial skeleton. We undertake the full remit of cosmetic facial surgery and treatment of facial deformity & disproportion. We are experienced in diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, treatment of thyroid disease, facial pain management, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.

Specialists are regulated closely, and accredited surgeons in oral and maxillofacial surgery are held on a specialist list kept by the general medical council (Visit Website). The British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery acts as the official representative body for the speciality (Visit Website).

It is important that your surgeon is held on this specialist list.